Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years in progressive HR roles focusing on registered apprenticeship management and Davis-Bacon Act compliance.
Experience working in union environments providing labor relations support.
Familiarity with DOT clearinghouse regulations and OSHA employee file management.
Proficient in HRIS and standard office software for tracking metrics.
Proven ability to manage sensitive employee data confidentially.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration across teams.
Proactive problem-solver with an ability to foresee compliance challenges.
Responsibilities
Lead strategy and compliance for registered apprenticeship programs.
Audit worker classifications and wage determinations in collaboration with Payroll teams.
Support collective bargaining agreement negotiations and grievance discussions along with HR Director.
Ensure compliance with DOT programs and OSHA reporting standards.
Advise employees and managers on resolving complex HR issues fairly and consistently.
Prepare and present accurate HR compliance reports and labor metrics for senior leadership.
Manage advanced HR operational projects as delegated by HR Director.
Benefits
Eligible for a 5% Variable Bonus program.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
Flexible work environment with options for remote work.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Apprenticeship & PWA Management: Serve as the primary function lead for the strategy, administration, and regulatory compliance of all registered apprenticeship programs.
Prevailing Wage & Davis-Bacon Compliance: Partner closely with the Payroll and Asset Optimization teams to review, monitor, and audit worker classifications, and wage determinations for Davis-Bacon and PWA-governed projects.
Labor Relations & Union Support: Support the HR Director with collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations, grievance discussions, and targeted labor meetings regarding the integration of apprenticeship pathways and PWA program structures.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and maintain the HR team's compliance standards for Department of Transportation (DOT) programs and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reporting and record-keeping requirements.
Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing high-level guidance to proactively address and resolve complex issues while ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
Reporting & Analytics: Prepare highly accurate HR compliance reporting data, audit findings, and labor metrics to create presentations for senior leadership meetings.
Other HR Work: Handle advanced HR operational projects as assigned by the HR Director.
Experience & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with an emphasis on managing registered apprenticeship programs and navigating the Davis-Bacon Act / Prevailing Wage Act requirements.
Labor Relations: Proven experience working within unionized environments and supporting collective bargaining agreement compliance is preferred.
Compliance Knowledge: Direct familiarity with DOT clearinghouse regulations, OSHA regulated employee files and certified payroll workflows.
Systems & Tools: Advanced proficiency using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and standard business software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to track compliance metrics.
Confidentiality & Ethics: Proven ability to handle highly sensitive wage, labor, and employee data with the utmost confidentiality.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills required to influence, collaborate, and partner across multi-functional teams (including Payroll and Asset Optimization).
Mindset: An agile, proactive problem-solver capable of anticipating regulatory compliance challenges and implementing risk-mitigation strategies.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
